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With a population of over 1 million people, Pima County is the second-biggest county (by population) in Arizona. It’s home to Tucson, the second-largest city in Arizona after Phoenix.

Situated in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, Pima County is known for much more than its spectacular saguaros and stunning sunsets. A day trip can take you from the desert floor to the mountains of the Coronado National Forest to the top of Mt. Lemmon, the southernmost ski destination in the United States.

The county's economy is driven by a mix of industries, including government, education, healthcare, and technology. The University of Arizona, located in Tucson, is the largest employer in the county, boasting world-class researchers, top-ranked academic programs, and NCAA-championship caliber athletic teams.

Pima County has a rich cultural history, with evidence of human habitation in the area dating back thousands of years. It’s home to the Tohono O'odham Nation and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. In addition, 40 percent of the County’s population is of Hispanic/Latino origin.

Tourism is also an important industry in Pima County, with attractions such as the Saguaro National Park, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, and the Pima Air & Space Museum drawing millions of visitors each year. 

Other urban areas include Oro Valley, Marana, Sahuarita, Green Valley, Ajo, and South Tucson.

Government

Pima County

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You need a bachelor's in architecture, project management, experience with $5M+ projects, strong written communication, budgeting skills, and knowledge of building codes and software like AutoCAD.

You will manage design, develop budgets, oversee contracts, coordinate projects, conduct inspections, and prepare construction documents for various architectural projects.

Architecture & Urban Planning

Tucson

<ul><li>Pima County’s Project Design and Construction Department is looking to fill the role of Architect within our New Buildings Division. This position will manage large, complex building projects under the Pima County Capital Improvement Program. Project management includes oversight of the project scope and budget, schedules, design consultants/contractor selection and contracts, public art, furnishings and equipment, etc. Projects range in budget from $1 million to $50 million from new buildings to large renovations and expansions to existing buildings. The diversity of project types is broad and includes office, law enforcement, corrections, medical, attractions, sports and recreation, libraries, animal care, judicial, and many others.</li><li>Requires current registration as a professional Architect in the United States of America with registration as a professional Architect in the State of Arizona at the time of appointment.</li></ul>Duties/Responsibilities:As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.<ul><li>Manages the design and development of construction documents for large architectural projects including coordination of full building systems and site utilities;</li><li>Develops project budgets for assigned projects including multi-year budget forecasting and project cost tracking;</li><li>Assists in contract development for professional services;</li><li>Develops all phases of architectural systems, making final determinations as to structural requirements, type, capacity, location of equipment, and permissible substitutions in project plans and specifications;</li><li>Investigates and evaluates requests for large-scale departmental remodeling and reviews such requests with department personnel;</li><li>Makes technical and physical surveys and compiles data for use in developing new projects;</li><li>Coordinates with other departmental staff also involved in assigned projects;</li><li>Describes manner in which work is to be performed, processes to be followed, precautions to be taken, and any other special conditions peculiar to the project;</li><li>Estimates the total hours necessary for the completion of each phase of construction;</li><li>Determines quantity, types, and costs of materials and equipment;</li><li>Conducts periodic inspections of work in process;</li><li>Makes final inspection of completed projects and authorizes their acceptance;</li><li>Prepares reports;</li><li>Oversees/leads and reviews the work of drafting/designer staff;</li><li>Prepares construction documents in-house for small to medium-sized tenant improvements or small additions;</li><li>Manages the pre-construction phase contracts for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) or Design/Build Contractor.</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture or other related discipline as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment.</li><li>Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):<ul><li>Current registration in any U.S. state as an architect.</li><li>Experience with/knowledge of principles and practices of architecture and project management for building design and construction administration.</li><li>Experience managing building projects with construction costs usually valued at greater than $5 million dollars.</li><li>Experience with communication in a written format.</li><li>Experience developing project budgets and schedules from preliminary scope and program information, as well as managing project budgets and schedules from inception through construction completion.</li><li>Experience identifying and engaging with project stakeholder groups.</li><li>Experience developing scopes of work for outsourced professional design consultants and pre-construction services.</li><li>Experience with building types to include office, legal and law enforcement, judicial, medical, community centers, libraries, industrial use structures, and other government building types.</li><li>Basic computer knowledge and skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Auto-CAD 2020 (or later version), Bluebeam, or other related software.</li><li>Experience with/knowledge of current building and accessibility codes.</li><li>Resume attached to supplement completed job application.</li></ul>

Pima County’s Project Design and Construction Department is looking to fill the role of Architect within our New Buildings Division. This position will manage large, complex building projects under the Pima County Capital Improvement Program. Project management includes oversight of the project scope and budget, schedules, design consultants/contractor selection and contracts, public art, furnishings and equipment, etc. Projects range in budget from $1 million to $50 million from new buildings to large renovations and expansions to existing buildings. The diversity of project types is broad and includes office, law enforcement, corrections, medical, attractions, sports and recreation, libraries, animal care, judicial, and many others.Requires current registration as a professional Architect in the United States of America with registration as a professional Architect in the State of Arizona at the time of appointment.Duties/Responsibilities:As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.Manages the design and development of construction documents for large architectural projects including coordination of full building systems and site utilities;Develops project budgets for assigned projects including multi-year budget forecasting and project cost tracking;Assists in contract development for professional services;Develops all phases of architectural systems, making final determinations as to structural requirements, type, capacity, location of equipment, and permissible substitutions in project plans and specifications;Investigates and evaluates requests for large-scale departmental remodeling and reviews such requests with department personnel;Makes technical and physical surveys and compiles data for use in developing new projects;Coordinates with other departmental staff also involved in assigned projects;Describes manner in which work is to be performed, processes to be followed, precautions to be taken, and any other special conditions peculiar to the project;Estimates the total hours necessary for the completion of each phase of construction;Determines quantity, types, and costs of materials and equipment;Conducts periodic inspections of work in process;Makes final inspection of completed projects and authorizes their acceptance;Prepares reports;Oversees/leads and reviews the work of drafting/designer staff;Prepares construction documents in-house for small to medium-sized tenant improvements or small additions;Manages the pre-construction phase contracts for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) or Design/Build Contractor.Minimum Qualifications:A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture or other related discipline as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment.Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):Current registration in any U.S. state as an architect.Experience with/knowledge of principles and practices of architecture and project management for building design and construction administration.Experience managing building projects with construction costs usually valued at greater than $5 million dollars.Experience with communication in a written format.Experience developing project budgets and schedules from preliminary scope and program information, as well as managing project budgets and schedules from inception through construction completion.Experience identifying and engaging with project stakeholder groups.Experience developing scopes of work for outsourced professional design consultants and pre-construction services.Experience with building types to include office, legal and law enforcement, judicial, medical, community centers, libraries, industrial use structures, and other government building types.Basic computer knowledge and skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Auto-CAD 2020 (or later version), Bluebeam, or other related software.Experience with/knowledge of current building and accessibility codes.Resume attached to supplement completed job application.

Architect I (New Buildings Division) - Pima County

Architect I (New Buildings Division)

You must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, four years of program management experience, and skills in budgeting, data analysis, and community engagement. Preferred: 3+ years in behavioral health.

You will manage program activities, develop goals and budgets, ensure compliance, evaluate effectiveness, and engage with the community while overseeing staff and coordinating with various agencies.

Healthcare

<ul><li>The Public Health Strategist - Overdose Prevention position will play a pivotal role in addressing fatal and non-fatal overdoses in Pima County. This grant-funded position, ending&nbsp;August&nbsp;31, 2028,&nbsp;will serve as a liaison,&nbsp;facilitating planning and meetings with multiple jurisdictions&nbsp;to support the development and implementation of strategy and strategic plans that improve Pima County’s and local jurisdictions’ response to the opioid epidemic.</li></ul>Duties/Responsibilities:<ul><li>(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)</li><li>Develops program goals, objectives, policies and procedures and establishes short- and long-range program performance plans subject to management review;</li><li>Manages and administers program activities and evaluates program effectiveness and success;</li><li>Develops, negotiates, monitors, and administers contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and/or financial and service agreements for the program managed;</li><li>Monitors program contract compliance and takes corrective action as required;</li><li>Performs as a program representative within the community, delivers informational news releases, serves as a program contact person and participates in community awareness activities;</li><li>Develops and maintains effective working relationships and coordinates program activities with other county departments, public and private agencies, organizations and groups to promote the program and its goals;</li><li>Analyzes federal, state and local legislation and ensures program compliance with applicable regulations and policies;</li><li>Directs organizational and management studies for the purpose of identifying problems and alternative solutions to the problems;</li><li>Develops, writes and administers the program's annual budget, prepares program-related financial forecasts and identifies funding sources to support program activities;</li><li>Reviews and analyzes routine and special reports detailing the status and/or success of the program, prepares recommendations and/or initiates corrective action;</li><li>Evaluates management problems and makes decisions regarding the proper course of action;</li><li>May supervise the activities of county staff and evaluate performance</li><li>May make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding program objectives;</li><li>May direct the preparation and submittal of proposals and grant applications;</li><li>May access or maintain specialized databases containing program-specific information to review information or generate reports.</li></ul>Knowledge of:<ul><li>principles and procedures of public administration, management, and program planning, development, and evaluation;</li><li>federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations;</li><li>principles and practices of budgeting, accounting, purchasing, contracting and financial management;</li><li>contract and grant application preparation, negotiation and administration;</li><li>community agencies, organizations and resources;</li><li>data and statistical analysis techniques and application to planning studies and projects;</li><li>principles and techniques of effective communication to include written composition and public speaking;</li><li>applications of automated information systems.</li><li>&nbsp;</li></ul>Some positions within this classification require knowledge of program-specific terminology, principles, practices and procedures.Skill in:<ul><li>planning, developing, evaluating and managing programs and projects;</li><li>preparing and administering budgets, grants and contracts;</li><li>researching, analyzing and reporting data;</li><li>presenting, explaining and interpreting program goals, objectives, policies and procedures to the public;</li><li>directing staff and planning, organizing and coordinating program activities;</li><li>communicating effectively;</li><li>establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with service groups and organizations;</li><li>establishing, reviewing and modifying procedural and technical guidelines to enhance program effectiveness;</li><li>use of automated information systems to maintain or produce data.</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications:A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in the social or behavioral science&nbsp;or public health field (this may include majors such as social work, sociology, psychology, justice studies, public health, behavioral health or other similar majors),&nbsp;and&nbsp;four years of professional-level experience in coordinating, monitoring, administering, or managing program or specialized work unit activities.(Relevant professional-level experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)OROne year of experience with Pima County as a Program Coordinator.Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Minimum three (3) years of experience convening community partners to develop shared approaches to achieving defined goals.</li><li>Minimum three (3) years of experience developing and publishing formal reports including memorandums, research reports, recommendations reports, and other government publications.</li><li>Minimum four (4) years of experience working in the field of behavioral health, addiction, and substance misuse.</li></ul>

The Public Health Strategist - Overdose Prevention position will play a pivotal role in addressing fatal and non-fatal overdoses in Pima County. This grant-funded position, ending August 31, 2028, will serve as a liaison, facilitating planning and meetings with multiple jurisdictions to support the development and implementation of strategy and strategic plans that improve Pima County’s and local jurisdictions’ response to the opioid epidemic.Duties/Responsibilities:(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)Develops program goals, objectives, policies and procedures and establishes short- and long-range program performance plans subject to management review;Manages and administers program activities and evaluates program effectiveness and success;Develops, negotiates, monitors, and administers contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and/or financial and service agreements for the program managed;Monitors program contract compliance and takes corrective action as required;Performs as a program representative within the community, delivers informational news releases, serves as a program contact person and participates in community awareness activities;Develops and maintains effective working relationships and coordinates program activities with other county departments, public and private agencies, organizations and groups to promote the program and its goals;Analyzes federal, state and local legislation and ensures program compliance with applicable regulations and policies;Directs organizational and management studies for the purpose of identifying problems and alternative solutions to the problems;Develops, writes and administers the program's annual budget, prepares program-related financial forecasts and identifies funding sources to support program activities;Reviews and analyzes routine and special reports detailing the status and/or success of the program, prepares recommendations and/or initiates corrective action;Evaluates management problems and makes decisions regarding the proper course of action;May supervise the activities of county staff and evaluate performanceMay make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding program objectives;May direct the preparation and submittal of proposals and grant applications;May access or maintain specialized databases containing program-specific information to review information or generate reports.Knowledge of:principles and procedures of public administration, management, and program planning, development, and evaluation;federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations;principles and practices of budgeting, accounting, purchasing, contracting and financial management;contract and grant application preparation, negotiation and administration;community agencies, organizations and resources;data and statistical analysis techniques and application to planning studies and projects;principles and techniques of effective communication to include written composition and public speaking;applications of automated information systems. Some positions within this classification require knowledge of program-specific terminology, principles, practices and procedures.Skill in:planning, developing, evaluating and managing programs and projects;preparing and administering budgets, grants and contracts;researching, analyzing and reporting data;presenting, explaining and interpreting program goals, objectives, policies and procedures to the public;directing staff and planning, organizing and coordinating program activities;communicating effectively;establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with service groups and organizations;establishing, reviewing and modifying procedural and technical guidelines to enhance program effectiveness;use of automated information systems to maintain or produce data.Minimum Qualifications:A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in the social or behavioral science or public health field (this may include majors such as social work, sociology, psychology, justice studies, public health, behavioral health or other similar majors), and four years of professional-level experience in coordinating, monitoring, administering, or managing program or specialized work unit activities.(Relevant professional-level experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)OROne year of experience with Pima County as a Program Coordinator.Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):    Minimum three (3) years of experience convening community partners to develop shared approaches to achieving defined goals.Minimum three (3) years of experience developing and publishing formal reports including memorandums, research reports, recommendations reports, and other government publications.Minimum four (4) years of experience working in the field of behavioral health, addiction, and substance misuse.

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